Why do countries station troops oversees?

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Is it to guard their embassy's? to respond to a crisis? or what?

It's to protect their interests, Dude!

2006-11-29 03:38:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋

The first 2 answers have it. I would also add: to strengthen alliances (example Canadian and American troop exchanges).

2006-11-29 11:44:49 · answer #2 · answered by Gallifrey's Gone 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

The first answer is correct. To protect their interests.

2006-12-03 08:33:54 · answer #3 · answered by Mssss 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

well like the first person said that is why they have embassies and stuff there.

2006-11-29 11:39:28 · answer #4 · answered by Grev 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋

To keep a presence, among other things.

2006-11-29 11:46:07 · answer #5 · answered by Raynpetal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋